Ions and Atoms in NH4(3PO3)

The video tutorial explains how to calculate the number of atoms in ammonium phosphite (NH4)3PO3. It begins by identifying the ammonium and phosphite ions. The tutorial then demonstrates how to calculate the number of nitrogen and hydrogen atoms in the ammonium ion and the number of phosphorus and oxygen atoms in the phosphite ion. Finally, it sums up the total number of atoms in the compound, concluding with a total of 19 atoms.

What ions are present in the compound NH4(3PO3)?

• Nitrate and phosphite

• Nitrite and phosphate

• Ammonium and phosphite

• Ammonium and phosphate

How many nitrogen atoms are present in the ammonium ion of NH4(3PO3)?

• One

• Four

• Two

• Three

What is the total number of hydrogen atoms in the ammonium ion of NH4(3PO3)?

• Eight

• Sixteen

• Four

• Twelve

How many oxygen atoms are present in the phosphite ion of NH4(3PO3)?

• One

• Two

• Four

• Three

What is the total number of atoms in the compound NH4(3PO3)?

• 17

• 19

• 21

• 15